Project Summary

Environmental Protection

PRELIMINARY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR THE MOTORIST SERVICE STATION (MSS) OF THE EGNATIA HIGHWAY IN THE AREA OF ARDANI (PREFECTURE OF EVROS)

Client: Egnatia Highway SA
Year: 2003

ISSUE
The purpose of the study was the preliminary environmental impact assessment of the project for the construction of the Motorist Service Station next to the Egnatia Highway in the area of Ardani, Prefecture of Evros.

SOLUTION                                                                             View of the MSS
Since Egnatia is a closed highway which connects the eastern and western entrances into the country (Bridge of Kipoi-Igoumenitsa), the development of appropriate rest areas are necessary which will provide services for both passengers and vehicles.

The Ardani Motorist Service Station is located on Station 5+750 – Station 6+500 of the highway section 18.2 (Makri-Bridge of Kipoi) of Egnatia Highway and occupies a surface area of 76 hectares on the north highway section and 78 hectares at the south. The proposed MSS is situated into the administrative boundaries of Municipality of Feres.
The number of daily vehicles, for the year 2010 is estimated about 9.028 vehicles.

The proposed MSS includes the following works:

• Gas station
• Lubrication and washing of cars and trucks
• Parking lots for cars and trucks
• Recreation facilities
• Motel
• Restaurant
• Snack Bar, cafeteria
• WC and WC for persons with disabilities
• Infant care facility
• Mini Market
• Auto Market
• Market-Purchase of local products
• Roadway and tourist information stations
• Bank
• First Aid Station
• Playground for children
• Telephone and fax
• Road assistance

In addition, the Motorist Service Station provides cultural and touristic information and highlights the physical characteristics of the area. 

In the current study, the exact locations for the construction of the works were identified and the existing condition of the natural and human environment was examined. Additionally, the feasibility of the works was demonstrated and a technical description of the works was performed. Finally, the environmental impact from the construction and operation of the works was described and the mitigating actions during the construction and operation phases were provided.

BENEFIT
The study was submitted to the environmental public authority and the approved environmental terms were obtained.